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The forum discusses about the following points:

– The importance of interfaith dialogues

– The definitions of "Hindu"

– A short history of Hinduism

– Basic belief systems in Hinduism

– The caste system

– The caste system and the rise of Islam

– Hinduism in politics

- Gandhi and revolution

- Fundamentalism and the RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh)

- The formation of the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party)

- The conflict between the Hindus and the Muslims in India

18.00 – 19.00

Presentation and reading of paper by Eddin Khoo

19.00 – 20.00

Refreshments and light discussions

20.00 – 21.00

Discussions and question and answer session

21.00 – 22.30

Summary and end of programme